for the past couple of years, i have been on the board directors for the child welfare league of america and i have been share of the audit committee. we have had a clean audits in spite of challenging financial times. this is a very important organization to the country and i continue to serve actively. we have three meetings per year and monthly meetings on the phone. since moving to the area, i am a regular volunteer for the bay area outreach program. they are over in the east bay. they provide various sports and fitness programs for disabled folks. lastly, as an individual i hate to waste money and i hate to see money wasted. i think that my skills would come in to great use and i would like to apply them. i would like to thank the rules committee for this opportunity and i asked for your support and i hope to serve the citizens. >> are there any questions? >> next, we have robert muscat. >> i am the executive director of local 21. in terms of experience, i have over 40 years experience in the private sector, labor movement, various capacities. i've worked on many governmental organi